Aeria Games Announces Combat-Oriented Fantasy MMORPG, Dragon
Knights

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – June 12, 2012
–
A long-lost order of knights. An ancient evil. A rousing new
massively multiplayer online experience.
Aeria Games, a leading global publisher of
free-to-play online games, today unveiled its action-packed new
MMO,
Dragon Knights, a PvP-intensive, visually striking, 3D
fantasy roleplaying game. Closed beta registration has begun for
all players who would heed the call to save the world of Litos by
rekindling the flames of the mysterious Dragon Knights order.

“
Dragon Knights immerses players in a vibrant and violent
fantasy world which is designed to encourage a multitude of ways
for players to fight with each other,” said Executive
Producer Spencer Tucker. “Core players will enjoy a rich
MMORPG experience packed with PvP combat, large scale guild
battles, and even a political system where they can get elected to
positions of power.”

In the free-to-play (FTP) game, players will combat the emerging
threat of the malevolent dragon Kharvag. Defeated centuries prior
by an enigmatic order known as the Dragon Knights, Kharvag has
returned to wreak havoc on the world of Litos. It’s up to
players to seek out the power and strength of the lost order by
establishing a new legion of Dragon Knights willing to stand
against their ancient enemy.

While players will adventure through lush and exotic landscapes
and delve into perilous dungeons, the game also boasts a strong
focus on large-scale PvP combat. Guilds can challenge each other to
vast battles with many players. In addition, castle sieges offer a
twist on guild warfare—an attacking guild must try to oust
defenders from their castle. The winning guild retains ownership of
the castle, allowing access to its functions and potentially
lucrative tax revenue.

Dragon Knights also incorporates other unique features
uncommon in free-to-play MMORPGs, such as the transformation and
election systems. With the transformation system, players can
actually take the form of various monsters in the game, altering
not just their physical appearance, but also their battle
capabilities. The election system allows players to fully
participate in the political arena and vote their peers into
influential positions such as Cardinal and Emperor, encouraging
competition and rivalry beyond the battlefield.

Dragon Knights will require a client download, and like
all Aeria Games titles, is free-to-play. Players interested in
registering for the closed beta can visit
http://dragonknights.aeriagames.com. For more
information, please visit the
Facebook page. You can also
watch the official trailer
here.

About Aeria Games

With a rapidly growing community of over 40 million core players
and a deep portfolio of development partners, Aeria Games is a
leading destination for free-to-play online multiplayer games.
Founded in 2006 and with offices in the US, Germany, and Brazil,
Aeria Games publishes and develops high quality online games in
nine languages - English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese,
Polish, Italian, Turkish and Russian - covering more than 30
countries. The company’s proprietary technology offers strong
benefits to both players and developers. Players gain access to a
universal gaming destination providing deep, immersive online games
accessible from PC, browser, tablet, and smart phones. Developers
get a blazingly fast point of entry to the global gaming market via
Aeria Games’ specialized platform that enables quick and easy
game integration. The company’s diverse portfolio includes
highly engaging fantasy MMORPGs, action shooters, anime-style
social games, and multiplayer mobile titles. For more information,
visit
http://www.aeriagames.com.

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